Cos d'Estournel 1985 - Saint-Estèphe

Cos d'Estournel 1985 - Saint-Estèphe 2nd Grand Cru Classé 1855

Is it still really useful to present Cos d’Estournel? This 2nd growth classified from 1855 is by far the most famous Saint-Estèphe. Its powerful and elegant style, and the very consistent quality that it has demonstrated for more than 50 years make it one of the best Bordeaux, sometimes better rated than certain 1er grands crus classés.

Cos almost always has significant aging potential. The 1986 and 1988 vintages are still somewhat closed today.

Tasting notes from Robert Parker from 1999:

Well evolved, with a fabulous bouquet of toast and very concentrated red and black fruits (especially black cherry), it is rich, long, tasty and medium-bodied on the palate. Very fragrant, it delights both the nose and the palate with its aromas of sweet black fruits, minerals and spices. This is one of the property's earliest wines. 93 Points

Exceptional provenance in  OWC: These bottles come from a cellar of a great Swiss enthusiast and collector. We have acquired the complete collection containing more than 200 bottles of mainly French and Italian wines. The bottles were all preserved following their purchase en primeur or shortly after their marketing on site, in a natural cellar buried under a 16th century convent. A damp cellar, which is why some labels are very worn. The levels are generally excellent or perfect and the most "fragile" bottles demonstrate storage in total darkness for more than 30 years!